Letting go of Suburbia

Suburbia cannot and will not be retrofitted to a substantially different model of development. But a small portion may be salvageable.

Better towns through stress

Here are 4 different types of stress that can help our cities become strong towns.

Connecting communities that want investment, with developers looking for opportunities

While doing some research for a potential Strong Towns visit to the Bay Area, I was introduced to Ian Ross with OppSites. OppSites helps communities connect with developers to spur infill development projects.

Schaefer, Top Story, Urban DesignJason SchaeferMarch 4, 2016development

How do you read a zoning code? Draw a site plan?

Tips and tricks for understanding zoning codes and starting out as a small scale developer.

Ask Strong Towns, Question #12

How does the segment of ST members who are not planning professionals or government officials can learn enough to effectively advocate for Strong Towns - to become Strong Citizens.

Ask Strong TownsJim KumonMarch 10, 2015Strong Citizenship, advocacy, development, transportation

Part 1: America's Suburban Experiment

America’s cities don’t need more growth. What they desperately need is a different development pattern, one that restores the resiliency and financial productivity of the pre-automobile approach to a modern America.